March 2010 CR1 filers

[Sachiko n Arnaud 3]

While NVC is picky about things that don't match up, they seem to be just as picky about not enough information.

I believe that. The point is "NVC is picky". Period.

I would rather have it all handed in instead of finding on interview day that I should've done it before and now my loved one can't come here as soon as I had planned. But of course, that is just me. I also tend to think I have not the greatest luck and I'd rather arm myself with every thing I need ahead of time.

I totally understand how you feel. I myself was ready to send additional information until I saw the point about the mismatching job title description. My wife and I used the title I have on my business cards, my professional blog, etc. but it turns out it is nothing like what the HR department of company claims it is on my employment verification letter. So, at this point, I think I'm better not sending this letter.

There are cases where your way will work just fine and some where it will not. Same goes for the way I will be doing it.

Indeed. And my only point is that websites like VJ don't make that clear, they are heavily biased towards the idea "the more the better" when this may not always be true.

Either way, I hope you have a quick journey through NVC without RFE's.

Thanks! I hope so too.

Edited July 15, 2010 by Sachiko n Arnaud

[JerryP 2]

Are those with NOA dates of March 11th and 12th on a Do not touch list? They really seem to have skipped over us and I haven't even gotten a touch or anything. Whewwwww I hate going to the USCIS website just to see the same "last activity date" every time. Its like a punch in the mouth each time I go there. I hope they haven't lost the folders with those dates.

I am starting to think the same thing! Our date is March 12th as well and we haven't heard ANYTHING nor did we get any RFEs or any Touches. I am getting so frustrated and sad. I hope we hear something soon since we can't even call untilt he 6-month deadline on USCIS's website.

[johndoe12 2]

Did they change the processing time to 6 months again? Oh god great. Just not working out for us all. They want us to live away from our loved ones a little longer I guess. Bad bad bad

Edited July 15, 2010 by johndoe12

[Kitten24 5]

divina- You could call the NVC and see what they say.

Tom- You mean send it to the NVC? You can send in the hard copy. The e-mail is supposed to be faster. .

Hey Teya, guess what? I got the email today. Thank the good Lord! But now I have another question: I got the AOS fee bill for $88 and the IV fee bill for $404. Is that what you got in your email?

[johndoe12 2]

divina24 - those are the new fees for AOS and IV fees. Sounds right to me.

[Rich and Bey 1]

i went to the UScis website and someone explain to me and maybe i am reading this wrong but why does it say on the processing times that they received 49000 for april and completed 41000 for april. this i don't understand under the volumes and trends for 130 imm relative. Can someone explain this to me?

[TomD 4]

Yes, I think so. But since you asked, let me ask a question about that: is there anything other than an IRS transcript of the most recent tax year that is required in support of the I-864, Affidavit of Support?

My reading of the instructions for I-864 tells me that, when the sponsor meets the minimum income requirement, the only supporting document that is required is an IRS transcript of the most recent tax year. Yet, I saw several pages, including LingChen's shortcut, talking about sending IRS tax returns for 3 years, pay stubs, letter of employment, etc.

It seems that in general websites like this one recommend to send a lot more information than what is actually required.

While I understand that it may seem innocuous to send more information "just in case", I would caution against that. Indeed, this is not what lawyers typically recommend because every extra piece of information you provide can be used against you. For instance, I read on LingChe's shortcut the warning about the possibility of generating an RFE just because on one document your job title is "painting" and on another it is "painter". The fewer documents you produce, the less likely this is to happen!

I also read that it was now required to send evidence of bona fide marriage with your I-130. I actually consulted an immigration lawyer before I sent mine in and she made a face: "yuck! don't send any of this now!" :-) I didn't, and evidently my application was approved without it.

So, I think while people should make sure they send the information that is necessary for their application, each case is different and I'm not sure people should systematically send everything "just in case". Because too much information may actually hurt your case too.

My $.02.

WOW I find it disheartening that we are getting conflicting or at least excessive information as to what is needed. This process is confusing enough without being overly cautious. I would agree with you give them what they need or request without giving away the farm.

[BigSigh 12]

divina- Yeah. I got the DS3032/AOS fee (which was $70 before) e-mail and then after my DS3032 was accepted, I got the IV bill e-mail.

[Rich and Bey 1]

i think they slowed down to get the extra fees also...

i think they slowed down to get the extra fees also...

or maybe because nvc is backed up they are going slow on approvals...

[mari0711 4]

Did they change the processing time to 6 months again? Oh god great. Just not working out for us all. They want us to live away from our loved ones a little longer I guess. Bad bad bad

Hi !!! No they havent. I just checked the website is 5 months still, They are slow though!! Good luck

[ak205 1]

What a waste of day.

Not a single approval

[S&ET 2]

S&ET, I just have to ask. What pray tell do you attribute the speed of your Visa process to. It seems your on some sort of fast track...

Yes, with God help...you welcome to ask me anytime Tom

Edited July 15, 2010 by S&ET

[KBcrand1 1]

I know everyone without approval is getting real frustrated. I know I am. I've been in this boat before. had to go the congressman route just to get an answer after 6 months of waiting. Luckily, I am very busy with work this time of year and it does tend to occupy most of my time. there still is that daily conversation with a buddy that works with me.."any approvals yesterday?" Well, last time I checked on Tues, there were none, now I saw there were 3. None for yesterday, but maybe some have just not gotten back from the celebration party to update there profile.

Folks, It's getting close now. I do believe they will pick up the pace. Try to occupy your time such as Tom has done with Kayaking. I read someone even wanted to get a little pt job. Now thats thinking...... if I only had the time for that.......lol. Sure would be nice to have a little extra $$$ coming in..... but then again, if I just work a little longer, (self employed), I could make a little extra dough. just so many hours in a day, and up here in CT, we have had nothing but heat.

everyone have a good day.

Com'on CSC...... give us some great news today please!

[kruz_patz 22]

Did they change the processing time to 6 months again? Oh god great. Just not working out for us all. They want us to live away from our loved ones a little longer I guess. Bad bad bad

It's still 5 months........

[TomD 4]

I know everyone without approval is getting real frustrated. I know I am. I've been in this boat before. had to go the congressman route just to get an answer after 6 months of waiting.

I am interested in what kind of assistance your received form your Congressman's office. Did the just brush you off with lots of words but little action or did it sound like they would be able to help you. I knew someone in the service who did this and he told me he was done in 2 months.